Walt Disney's World on Ice, alternatively and currently known as Disney on Ice, is a series of touring ice shows produced by Feld Entertainment's Ice Follies And Holiday on Ice, Inc. division under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters portraying the roles of Disney characters in performances derived from various Disney films. Feld Entertainment licensed the rights to Disney material for ice shows, and includes shared merchandising revenue between Disney and Ice Follies.
History Soon after Mattel's Irvin & Kenneth Feld Productions purchased the Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice program rights in 1979, the company approached Walt Disney Productions about organizing and franchising a Disney-related show similar to the Ice Follies. Feld Productions, not long after their proposal, was granted license to the rights to Disney material for touring ice-skating productions. In 1981, they began under the name Walt Disney's World on Ice.
In March 1982, Irvin & Kenneth Feld purchased back Feld Productions from Mattel, including the absorbed Ice Follies and Walt Disney's World on Ice. In 1987, Walt Disney's World on Ice made its international debut in Japan with the "Happy Birthday Donald" show. In 1988, the company controlled and produced five touring shows, each coexisting in different international markets simultaneously. The name was changed to Disney on Ice in late 1997. By 2008, a new show was launched every year.
Shows
The show is usually hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, assisted at times by Goofy and Donald Duck. The series also implements characters and stories from recently released Disney films as a cross-promotion tactic, with each subject and films featured changing as the show annually updates.
In 2020, Disney on Ice shows were cancelled worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Performances eventually resumed on November 6, 2020, beginning with "Dream Big".
Show name Years active Notes Formerly known as Magic in the Stars 2023 N/A Road Trip Adventures 2019, 2022, 2024 N/A Mickey's Search Party 2018, 2021 N/A Find Your Hero 2012, 2021, 2022, 2024-2025 N/A Rockin' Ever AfterMagical Ice FestivalReach for the Stars Mickey and Friends 2009, 2018, 2021 Celebrations!Let’s Celebrate!Let’s Party!Follow your HeartMickey's Super CelebrationCelebrate Memories Worlds of Enchantment 2008–2020 Worlds of Fantasy Into the Magic 2002, 2022, 2025 Princess ClassicsDare to Dream Live Your Dreams Dream Big 2000, 2006, 2021–2024 Disney's Jungle Adventures Princess Wishes Princesses and Heroes Let's Celebrate 1999, 2019–2023 50 characters from 14 films appear, alongside 30 songs. 75 Years of Disney Magic100 Years of Disney Magical Moments100 Years of MagicThe Magical World of Disney on IceAll Star Parade Everyone's Story Frozen & Encanto 2014, 2022, 2025 Adaptations of the first titular films. Frozen Spotlight Magic 2026 Adaptations of the second titular films. Spotlight Magic The Lion King 2027–present Based on the 1994 Walt Disney animated film adaptation of the same name. The Lion King
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